Matt Henderson: Pondering Purcell

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purcell's zone entries are amazing. he does a fantastic job getting the puck into the oppositions end of the ice, the only thing he needs to do more is shoot the god damn shot. the guy has a (frank)ing cannon of a shot and doesn't use it. one of the best shots on our team, never used it once, and when he did, he scored...imagine that?

Always been a fan of him, now can cheer for him on something other than my fantasy team.

I didn't know he went to the Oil. Nice pick up for you guys. My second fav team is loaded at forward

Time to trade us Perron or Yakupov for Sutter +

purcell's zone entries are amazing. he does a fantastic job getting the puck into the oppositions end of the ice, the only thing he needs to do more is shoot the god damn shot. the guy has a (frank)ing cannon of a shot and doesn't use it. one of the best shots on our team, never used it once, and when he did, he scored...imagine that?
- RileyB77

zone entries and offensive possession are a couple things we need help on.
The shooting thing doesn't bother me too much, as we have a few shooters to play with him, not a stamkos, but a few guys who like to shoot. I can see it getting annoying though, I hate when guys give up a prime opportunity to dish it off.

looks like a guy that can compliment skill lines. Been between 1st and 3rd line production the past 4 years. If he can put up 40-45 points and push possession, I'm very happy.

The 3rd line wingers for the last 20 games last year were like Pinizzoto and Hendricks. Now Pouliot n Purcell. Big big improvement there. A lot of talk over the centre depth being terrible, but last year's was RNH-Gagner-Gordon-Acton. If Draisaitl's like a 3rd line quality centre would that not be worse than RNH-Arco-Draisaitl-Gordon?

I didn't know he went to the Oil. Nice pick up for you guys. My second fav team is loaded at forward

Time to trade us Perron or Yakupov for Sutter +
- Orpik44

I would end my life if EDM traded Perron or especially Yak for a 3rd line centre let alone one that wants the money sutter does

I didn't know he went to the Oil. Nice pick up for you guys. My second fav team is loaded at forward

Time to trade us Perron or Yakupov for Sutter +
- Orpik44

That would have to be a lot of "+"

EDIT: Is "+" Malkin's nickname?

zone entries and offensive possession are a couple things we need help on.
The shooting thing doesn't bother me too much, as we have a few shooters to play with him, not a stamkos, but a few guys who like to shoot. I can see it getting annoying though, I hate when guys give up a prime opportunity to dish it off.
- abware

We know this all too well: Hemsky, Ales

Edit: I read that wrong

zone entries and offensive possession are a couple things we need help on.
The shooting thing doesn't bother me too much, as we have a few shooters to play with him, not a stamkos, but a few guys who like to shoot. I can see it getting annoying though, I hate when guys give up a prime opportunity to dish it off.
- abware

I think i hate it more when guys pass up an opportunity to shoot. The Hawks are guilty of this a lot. Many times looking for the easy tap-in instead of just firing. Makes me go crazy game after game.

Always been a fan of him, now can cheer for him on something other than my fantasy team.
- MrFancypantss

He ll bring some very goodd positives to our bottom six.

I'd be curious of line combos like this:

Hall Nuge Purcell

Since Purcell has shown he can excel with good linemates and has a tendency to pass but does own a good shot. This line could play tough comp.

Perron Arco Eberle

Not the biggest line but a decent mix of different player types. I do wonder how Eberle will produce off of Hall's line.

Pouliot Draisaitl Yak

Assuming Draisaitl makes the team. Softer competition here. Size and feistiness/edge. Be good to have an experienced guy like Pouliot who tends to drive possession to play with a playmaker like Draisaitl and a guy who needs to bounce back in Yakupov. I also find Yakupov plays better with grittier linemates.

Just in case it wasn't included in your data Matt, Purcell also has 18 points in 22 playoff games

That would have to be a lot of "+"

EDIT: Is "+" Malkin's nickname?
- Matt_Henderson

haha

Probably Simon Despres or Derrick Pouliot. Those guys will be good for years to come.....but as said before we are not good trading partners

Wish it was October ffs. This team is gonna be really competitive

Just in case it wasn't included in your data Matt, Purcell also has 18 points in 22 playoff games
- ystoil

Well he's an Oiler now so those Playoff stats might not be all that useful...

Only Dallas Eakins knows how he plans to use the Right Winger

That's what you think, he'll end up at center knowing Eakins madness.

Well he's an Oiler now so those Playoff stats might not be all that useful...
- Matt_Henderson

Thanks for bearing with me while I was dealing with my flooded basement. You guys are awesome.
- Matt_Henderson

Don't pump these guys tires up too much.

Well he's an Oiler now so those Playoff stats might not be all that useful...
- Matt_Henderson

Well he's an Oiler now so those Playoff stats might not be all that useful...
- Matt_Henderson

Troll.

Troll.
- Yeti1181

- Lahey

I'd be curious of line combos like this:

Hall Nuge Purcell

Since Purcell has shown he can excel with good linemates and has a tendency to pass but does own a good shot. This line could play tough comp.

Perron Arco Eberle

Not the biggest line but a decent mix of different player types. I do wonder how Eberle will produce off of Hall's line.

Pouliot Draisaitl Yak

Assuming Draisaitl makes the team. Softer competition here. Size and feistiness/edge. Be good to have an experienced guy like Pouliot who tends to drive possession to play with a playmaker like Draisaitl and a guy who needs to bounce back in Yakupov. I also find Yakupov plays better with grittier linemates.
- ystoil

I think we may see something like that for a time at least. I'd think change Perron and Pouliot though maybe to spread out some size and grit.